The Distortions of the Mind:
The distortions of the mind work on three levels of scale. First, distortions of perception cause us to misperceive the information coming to us through
Finding Peace and Happiness in the Midst of Chaos, Pain and Strife
“Be a light unto yourselves; betake yourselves to no external refuge. Hold fast to the Truth. Look not for refuge to anyone besides yourselves.”
The distortions of the mind work on three levels of scale. First, distortions of perception cause us to misperceive the information coming to us through
One of the oldest ways of expressing faith in Buddhism is by taking refuge in the three jewels. Also known as the triple gem and
Q: In the West it is thought that desire, especially sexual desire, is a problem because it is largely unconscious. It is also thought that
Buddhism sees life as a process of constant change, and its practices aim to take advantage of this. It means that one can change for
“Suppose that a man, wounded and festering, were to go into a swampy jungle. Its sharp-bladed grasses would pierce his feet; its thorns would scratch
Time and again the Buddha has stressed the need for effort, for diligence, exertion, and unflagging perseverance. The reason why effort is so crucial is
Then Ven. Ananda went to the Blessed One and, on arrival, having bowed down to him, sat to one side. As he was sitting there, the Blessed One said to him, “I say categorically, Ananda, that bodily misconduct, verbal misconduct, & mental misconduct should not be done.”
The Dhamma, the truth taught by the Buddha, is uncovered gradually through sustained practice.
The way, method, that Buddha helped others is remarkable in it’s depth and simplicity. It all makes such simple sense, however, it must be investigated
Better than a thousand useless words is one useful word, hearing which one attains peace. Better than a thousand useless verses is one useful verse,